Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

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About the Role

A law firm is seeking a Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with 9 years of experience to join its estate planning and probate practice. The position focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and families while working closely with a collaborative legal team. The successful candidate will participate in client conferences, prepare comprehensive estate planning documents, assist with probate and trust administration, prepare fiduciary and estate tax returns, and advise clients on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies. Attorneys will collaborate with paralegals, fiduciary accountants, and fellow attorneys to deliver comprehensive estate planning solutions. This position offers substantial responsibility handling sophisticated estate planning matters and provides a long-term opportunity for professional growth. This opportunity is offered through a trusts and estates practice serving individuals and families with estate planning, probate, trust administration, and tax-related legal matters. Attorneys work collaboratively on sophisticated planning strategies while providing practical and personalized legal counsel.

Responsibilities

Participate in client conferences and advise clients on estate planning strategies.Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.Collaborate with paralegals, fiduciary accountants, and attorneys during probate and trust administration.Prepare and review gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns.Conduct legal and tax research related to trusts and estates.Assist clients with charitable planning strategies.Support all phases of probate and trust administration matters.Maintain effective communication with clients throughout estate planning and administration matters.
Qualifications

9 years of trusts and estates experience.Experience representing high-net-worth individuals and families.Indiana Bar admission or willingness to become admitted.Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning.
Required Skills

Sophisticated estate planning.Probate and trust administration.Estate, gift, and fiduciary tax planning.Tax research and legal analysis.Excellent academic credentials.Strong writing and oral communication skills.Client relationship management.
Preferred Skills

Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning.
Pay range and compensation package

Long-term professional growth opportunity.

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